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Set of 3 Handcrafted Cotton Worry Doll Ornaments, "Animal Friendship"

Product ID: 454441

Guatemalan tradition believes that these little worry dolls can help you in times of trouble if you tell them your problems and place them under your... more

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Guatemalan tradition believes that these little worry dolls can help you in times of trouble if you tell them your problems and place them under your pillow. Handcrafted by the Lopez Garcia Family using cotton, nylon and tule fibers, these three ornaments come with classic textiles of the region and little ceramic animals for a sweet touch. On top of that, each accessory features a string for hanging anywhere.

  • 24 grams
  • 0.85 oz
  • Each: 8 cm H x 5.5 cm W x 1.5 cm D
  • Each: 3.1" H x 2.2" W x 0.6" D

  • Polyurethane foam, tule fiber, nylon, cotton fabric, Kraft paper, ceramic, steel wires
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Ships fast from USA
  • Product ID: 454441
Lopez Garcia Family
Lopez Garcia Family

Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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Lopez Garcia Family Handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls

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"...the Mayan princess Ixmucane received a gift from the sun god, making her able to solve any person's problem. Later, people began creating dolls with whom they'd share their problems."

"My name is Aura Lopez and my family creates quitapena, or 'worry dolls,' which are traditional in Guatemala and Mexico. According to the legend... read more

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